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    Idle RPM vs temperature

    You’ll cause more issues letting it idle cold. Computer controlled diesels high idle automatically when cold. Research wet stacking. If your concerned about longevity (of a rig that you’ll likely put less that 10k miles on in your life) then idle it up when cold and/or plug it in so it warms up...
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    Idle RPM vs temperature

    It doesn’t take 5 min for the turbo to get oil. 10 seconds maybe. You’ll do more damage by letting a diesel low idle cold than letting it high idle. Seriously, start and bump the idle up if cold. You think the young military guys treated her gently? Nope, it’s uncles truck! Start her up and...
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    Idle RPM vs temperature

    OTR truckers start the truck, finish their pre trip (5 min) and hit the road fully loaded before the temp gauge even moves. Those trucks go a half million miles or more without issue. Start your truck, build air and go. It will be fine. Don’t overthink it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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